Karissa Ham brings a diverse background to Novatio, with experience as a science teacher, administrator, and educational leader. She has spent a decade working in both traditional and innovative school models. She’s passionate about helping students discover their strengths, build real-life skills, and grow into confident, capable learners.

Favorite Novatio’s Principle: Future-Focused Learning

Favorite Life Skill: Leadership & Public Speaking

Katarina began her career running school programs for UBC’s Engineering Outreach, delivering hands-on STEM training to 20,000+ students and teachers each year. She later joined On Deck, building programs for early-career professionals in tech. For the past 3 years, she’s led Programming at Prequel, designing curriculum that helps middle and high school students launch ambitious real-world projects.

Favorite Novatio’s Principle: Learn to Learn

Favorite Life Skill: Real-world & hands-on learning

JP has been teaching kids in grades 4-8 for the last 3 years. Prior to that, he has worked as a content creator for one of the best esports teams in the world, a professor at the best-ranked university in Portugal, an owner of a best-selling Leopard Gecko business, and built a Youtube and TikTok channel with millions of views. JP shares his zest for life and a deep curiosity for what the world has to offer. He leads by example and is the role model who shows kids that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Favorite Novatio’s Principle: No Child Left Behind

Favorite Life Skill: Future Coaching Workshop

Hasina has experience working in the private and public sectors of education across the world in Uganda, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Japan, Kenya, Tajikistan, India, Afghanistan, UK, Jordan, Switzerland, France, and Canada. Hasina works day to day with students and motivates them to achieve their personal goals, build community, and develop skills that will enable them to succeed in the world.

Favorite Novatio’s Principle: Flexibility and Personalization

Favorite Life Skill: Create and Innovate

Gerald brings over a decade of experience in education, specializing in elementary math instruction and social-emotional learning. His work centers on helping students build strong foundational skills while developing confidence, perseverance, and self-regulation. He is passionate about creating learning environments where students feel supported, capable, and motivated to succeed.

‍Favorite Novatio’s Principle: Learn to Learn

‍Favorite Life Skill: Self-Regulation & Problem-Solving

Brooke May is in her 13th year of teaching, with her first 12 years spent working with children and families in New York City. With a background in early childhood education, art education, and social-emotional learning, she is passionate about helping children grow as creative, confident, and emotionally-aware learners. Outside the classroom, Brooke loves painting, drawing, and spending time hiking with her husband and their two young boys.

Favorite Novatio Principle: Every Child Thrives

Favorite Life Skill: Creativity

Kristen Buck holds a degree in Early Grades Preparation and Special Education. With five years of classroom experience, she has developed a particular passion for mathematics and empowering students to reach their full potential. Kristen focuses on building academic confidence through personalized support and intentional mentorship.Outside the classroom, she enjoys staying active, reading, cooking, and traveling with friends and family.

‍Favorite Book:I am Malala

‍Favorite thing about Novatio: The opportunity to build meaningful, personal relationships with every student.

Nova is your personalized AI tutor—always available, endlessly patient, and built to adapt to how you learn best. By analyzing your pace, progress, and preferences, Nova delivers just-right support that helps you master concepts faster and build confidence along the way.

Favorite Novatio’s Principle: No Child Left Behind